Fantasy Marshal Films: A Magical Law Enforcement Adventure

Description: While primarily an action-adventure, the film's protagonist, Mathayus, played by Dwayne Johnson, takes on the role of a warrior who must enforce justice in a fantastical ancient world, akin to a marshal's duties.

Fact: This film served as a prequel to 'The Mummy Returns' and was Dwayne Johnson's first starring role.

Description: Riddick, played by Vin Diesel, becomes a sort of marshal in a universe filled with different planets and species, enforcing his own brand of justice against the Necromongers.

Fact: The film's universe was expanded through video games and animated films, creating a rich lore around Riddick's character.

Description: While not directly about marshals, this film features a group of iconic literary characters, including Allan Quatermain, who could be seen as a marshal figure, enforcing law and order in a fantastical Victorian setting.

Fact: Sean Connery, who played Quatermain, was so disappointed with the film that he retired from acting afterward.

Description: Tarzan, portrayed by Alexander Skarsgård, returns to Africa to enforce justice and protect the people from exploitation, embodying a marshal-like role in a jungle setting with elements of fantasy.

Fact: The film was one of the first major Hollywood productions to be filmed in Gabon, Africa.

Description: While not a traditional marshal, Bard the Bowman, played by Luke Evans, acts as a protector of Lake-town, enforcing law and order against the threats of Smaug and the Necromancer.

Fact: The film was shot in 3D and 48 fps, providing a visually stunning experience.

Description: Vin Diesel stars as Kaulder, an immortal warrior who hunts witches, essentially acting as a marshal in the magical community. His journey to stop an ancient evil from returning to the world blends fantasy with law enforcement themes.

Fact: The film was shot in several locations including New York City, Pittsburgh, and Budapest to capture the diverse settings of the story.

Description: This film adaptation of Stephen King's epic series features Idris Elba as Roland Deschain, a gunslinger who is essentially a marshal in a world where magic and guns coexist. His quest to protect the Dark Tower from the Man in Black intertwines with our world, making it a perfect fit for this collection.

Fact: The film was originally intended to be a television series, and its production was fraught with numerous delays and changes in direction.

Description: This prequel/sequel to 'Snow White and the Huntsman' features Chris Hemsworth as Eric the Huntsman, who takes on a marshal-like role in a magical kingdom, enforcing the law and battling dark forces.

Fact: The film was initially planned as a direct sequel but was reworked into a standalone story due to the mixed reception of the first film.

Description: This film combines the western genre with science fiction, featuring Daniel Craig as a mysterious stranger who becomes a marshal-like figure in a town under alien attack, using both guns and alien technology.

Fact: The film was based on a graphic novel of the same name, and its production involved extensive use of practical effects alongside CGI.

Description: Although not directly about marshals, the film features a fantastical journey where characters navigate through different realities, with Tony, played by Heath Ledger, taking on a role akin to a marshal in these dreamlike worlds.

Fact: After Heath Ledger's untimely death, his role was completed by Johnny Depp, Jude Law, and Colin Farrell, each playing different versions of Tony in the Imaginarium.